English film

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Name: Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 2025-07-07
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Jim Thorpe

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20251h 30mDocumentary, TV MovieDir. Chris Eyre

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The story

Jim Thorpe was a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal challenges of racial prejudice along the way. Based on extensive interviews and utilizing Jim’s own writing this documentary brings together a diverse array of Native American scholars, historians, athletes, and influential sports commentators.

Cast & crew

Jim Thorpe

Self

Chris Eyre

Director